Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a SUD Program Supervisor with the Behavioral Health team. As a statewide nonprofit serving families and children in need of support, we take a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services — because we believe we must find the strengths in people and build on these for lasting change to occur.
As a SUD Program Supervisor with Wellspring, you’ll be part of a team of social workers and therapists committed to helping families throughout northern Michigan and Grand Traverse county. In this position, you'll directly supporting communities across the region to help families create a supportive and sober community, accessing the resources they need.
You will bring a minimum of three years of experience working with children and families and achievement of/or working toward the qualifying clinical experience working with Substance Abuse Disorder clients to achieve required certifications. A masters degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Addiction Studies, Art Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy is required. You will bring a CAADC (preferred), or within three months of hire you will have started the process of a Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) approved development plan toward the achievement of one of the following certifications: Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and you must maintain the MCBAP certification. You will also bring a current driver's license, car registration, auto insurance, be reliable, have a responsible attitude, a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.
As a SUD Program Supervisor, you will:
- Provide individual supervision and professional leadership to direct service staff, support staff and student interns (as applicable). Meet contractual standards for quantity/type of supervision
- Ensure overall unit compliance with contracts, licensing, accreditation guidelines, agency policy, procedure and strategic plan, etc. Complete case reviews quarterly
- Input data per established guidelines into agency and contractor data collection systems
- Handle and coordinate the on-going personnel issues of the unit; i.e. leave records, training records, participate in the recruitment, interview, reference and orientation process for new hires
- Communicate employee performance expectations, conduct new hire six month evaluations and annual evaluations. Develop performance improvement plans where required
- Coordinate the referral and intake process and make appropriate assignments to staff
- Monitor, read and approve all required reports, including incident reports
- Provide some direct service to clients depending on specific contract language or unit structure
- May be required to carry caseload
- Promote staff morale and team building. Encourage collaboration, share wins and successes, create a feeling of belonging. Responsible for the training needs of the unit
- Organize and run regular team meetings
- Interpret agency policy and procedures to staff and serve as a liaison, bringing staff concerns and needs to the Program Manager/Division Director as needed
- Oversee and approve staff expenses and program expenditures including use of specific assistance funds; Manage unit petty cash and checking account as applicable
- Participate as requested as a member of a PQI team or other agency workgroups
- Coordinate services with other agencies/professionals and represent the organization in community networks
- Provide availability to clients and staff and a flexible work schedule outside the normal working hours (as needed).
- You may have to transport clients in own vehicle (as needed).
Why Choose Wellspring?
You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits to being part of the behavioral health team with Wellspring:
- You'll receive a $500 sign-on bonus for active CADC / CAADC certifications
- You'll be part of a dedicated team of providers and connect through bi-weekly meetings
- You'll have opportunities for leadership development
- You'll receive mileage reimbursement for work related travel
- You'll manage and plan your own schedule each week
- You'll manage a small case load of clients (3-5 cases annually)
- You'll work full-time, 40 hours / week
- Your starting salary will be $58,000 - $64,000 / year, based off professional experience, education, licenses and certifications.
- Hybrid Remote: You'll be home-based with a flexible work schedule to meet in office 2x weekly for meetings and to provide supervision.
- You'll be able to enroll in our benefits, such as Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, 403b Retirement plans, PTO and Paid Holidays
- You'll have the flexibility to be paid on demand with DailyPay
- You'll have access to Wellspring SupportLinc, which is an employee assistance plan
This position reports to the Wellspring TRAVERSE CITY office:
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1401 Douglas Dr
Traverse City, MI 49696
Full job description available at the interview
